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© Copyright 2013-2017 Ontario Swimming Officials’ Association1
THE STARTER
September 2014
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Today
PracticeRole of the StarterBefore the Meet StartsThe StartGood HabitsAfter the MeetSituations for DiscussionQuestionnaire Review (answers)
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Practice, Practice, Practice
Practice: Many people are initially nervous about starting –
it is recommended that the new Starter begin at a club time trial and other low pressure meets
Starters are encouraged to try higher level meets as their confidence and enjoyment of the experience increases
Practice, Practice, Practice
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Recorder/ Scorer
Meet the Officials
Electronics
Referee
Chief Timekeeper
AssistantChief Timekeeper
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Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
TimersFalse
Start
Rope
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags
Turn Judges
Clerk ofCourse
MarshallingArea
Chief FinishJudge
Judge of Stroke
Judge of Stroke The Starter
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SW 2.3.4
When starting an event, the Starter shall stand on the side of the pool within approximately five metres of the starting edge of the pool where the Timekeepers can see and/ or hear the starting signal and the swimmers can hear the signal.
The Starter
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Starter’s RoleThe Starter’s position is critical in the running of a successful meet
The central point of the Starter’s role is to ensure a fair start for all swimmers (SW 2.3.3)
The Starter and the Referee must work as an effective team to ensure that starts are fair and consistent throughout the session
To exercise your function as a Starter you: Must have a good working knowledge of the rules Must be consistent and exercise good judgment Must earn the confidence of the Referee and the swimmers Must respect the swimmers and enjoy the sport
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SW 2.3.3
The Starter shall have power to decide whether the start is fair, subject only to the decision of the Referee.
Starter’s Role
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Before the Meet StartsBefore the day: Re-read the rules (SW 2.3: Starter and SW 4: The Start) and
check for any new or meet-specific changes Find out what type of starting equipment will be used
On the day of the meet: Arrive early – at least one hour before the start Check the starting equipment and become familiar with the
pool layout Have the electronics been set up and are they operating? TEST all equipment Are all loudspeakers, horns, and strobe lights working? Set and test the volume levels Is there a standby gun and ammunition available? If so
check the operation of the gun, ammunition supply, ear plugs
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Before the Meet Starts
Are any races to be started from the turn end of the pool? If so, the starting equipment should be moved by the
electronics people and tested Or is there equipment set up at both ends?
Check the Starter’s Platform Is it in the correct position/ location?
Adjust to suit your location
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Before the Meet Starts
The meet shall be run under FINA start rulesCheck the meet package, what type of meet it is: Age Group, Masters, Para-swimmingBe aware of any duties the Referee may like you to perform besides being the Starter (e.g. sweeps, lap counting, turn judge)Process to handle problems or movement of equipmentMeet Flow: Discuss any time constraints and solutions Discuss with the Referee the starting protocol (SW 2.1.5)
Briefing with the Referee … 1
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SW 2.1.5
At the commencement of each event, the Referee shall signal to the swimmers by a short series of whistles inviting them to remove all clothing except for swimwear, followed by a long whistle indicating that they should take their positions on the starting platform (or for backstroke swimming and medley relays to immediately enter the water). A second long whistle shall bring the backstroke and medley relay swimmer immediately to the starting position. When the swimmers and officials are prepared for the start, the Referee shall gesture to the Starter with stretched out arm, indicating that the swimmers are under the Starter’s control. The stretched out arm shall stay in that position until the start is given.
Before the Meet Starts
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Before the Meet Starts
Establish the procedure for normal starts: Does the Referee want you to “advise swimmers” to adjust
their position in the water? (e.g. asking swimmers to stay in, or to leave the pool, when the races finish, etc.)
Will the Starter be announcing the event number and heats during the session?
Are there different Starters (and Referees) for male & female? Or only one Starter for all?
How have other sessions gone in regards to starting? Any DQs or other problems?
Briefing with the Referee … 2
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Before the Meet Starts
Establish procedure for false starts: Referee and Starter to confer and agree on any
false starts before any disqualifications are made Ensure rules are understood to ensure
consistency If the Referee and Starter cannot agree, the
Referee will make a final decision (SW 2.3.3 See slide 7)
Note: DQ for “Delay of Meet” can be recommended by the Starter but must be called by the Referee
Briefing with the Referee … 3
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Before the Meet Starts
Watch Check: Find out who is the Chief Timekeeper Confirm when and where, and if, a watch check will
occur? Ensure that all Timekeepers can see the starting
device (gun or flash)
False Start Rope: Who will operate it? How is it operated?
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The Start RulesSW 2.3.1 The Starter shall have full control of the swimmers from the time the Referee turns the swimmers over to him (SW 2.1.5) until the race has commenced. The start shall be given in accordance with SW 4.SW 4.1 The start in Freestyle, Breaststroke, Butterfly and Individual Medley races shall be with a dive. On the long whistle (SW 2.1.5) from the Referee the swimmers shall step onto the starting platform and remain there. On the Starter’s command “take your marks”, they shall immediately take up a starting position with at least one foot at the front of the starting platforms. The position of the hands is not relevant. When all swimmers are stationary, the Starter shall give the starting signal.SW 4.2 The start in Backstroke and Medley Relay races shall be from the water. At the Referee’s first long whistle (SW 2.1.5), the swimmers shall immediately enter the water. At the Referee’s second long whistle the swimmers shall return without undue delay to the starting position (SW 6.1). When all swimmers have assumed their starting positions, the Starter shall give the command “take your marks”. When all swimmers are stationary, the Starter shall give the starting signal.
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The Start … 1
Preparing for the start of the race: Remember: The Starter has the best
communication system with the swimmers At the commencement of each heat the Referee
shall signal the swimmers to the blocks When the swimmers and officials are ready for the
start, the Referee shall signal such with an outstretched arm
This indicates that the swimmers are now under the Starter’s control
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The Start … 2
The Starter shall have full control of the swimmers from the time the Referee turns the swimmers over to him/ her until the race has commenced. (SW 2.3.1) The start in Freestyle, Breaststroke, Butterfly, and
Individual Medley races shall be with a dive (SW 4.1)
The start in Backstroke and Medley Relay races shall be from the water (SW 4.2)
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The Start … 3Backstroke
When all swimmers have surfaced, a second whistle indicates they should return to the wall Even if all surface at the wall, the second whistle is
still required for consistency
It is no longer a requirement to have the swimmers toes beneath the water line Same rule applies to able-bodied/ Para-
swimmers/ Masters
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The Start … 4Swimmers are turned over to the Starter by the Referee’s outstretched armGive the command “take your marks” in a slow, steady, non-military voice. A Starter must establish an even, consistent cadence with his/ her starting commands. The Starter shall activate the starting device when all competitors are stationary and complying with the starting rules: Some swimmers will fidget until the Referee turns the race
over to the Starter (this is okay) Swimmers may stand wherever they wish on the starting
platform with one foot at the front and may take any starting position
Some will roll backward after grabbing the blocks. A momentary pause before rolling backward is permitted.
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IPC Para-Swimming RulesThe Start Rules
IPC 3.1.3.1 For a swimmer with a visual impairment, on the long whistle from the Referee the swimmer shall be permitted to orientate themselves prior to the Starter’s command “take your marks”.
IPC 3.1.3.2 The swimmer who has balance problems i.e. standing stationary, may have assistance to balance themselves on the starting platform i.e. hold at the hips, hand, arm etc, by one support staff. Support staff may aid the swimmer to remain stationary at the start; however the support staff shall not allow the swimmer an unfair advantage i.e. being held beyond the 90 degrees vertical position on the starting platform. Giving momentum to the swimmer at the start is not permitted.
IPC 3.1.3.3 A swimmer may be permitted to start beside the starting platform.
IPC 3.1.3.4 A swimmer may be permitted to take up a sitting position on the starting platform.
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IPC Para-Swimming RulesThe Start … cont
IPC 3.1.3.5 A swimmer may be permitted to start in the water but is required to have one hand in contact with the starting place until the starting signal is given. Standing in or on the gutter or on the bottom is prohibited.
IPC 3.1.3.6 Sport Class S/ SB/ SM 1-3 swimmers are permitted to have their foot/ feet held to the wall, until the starting signal is giving. Giving momentum to the swimmer at the start is not permitted.
IPC 3.1.3.7 Where a swimmer is unable to grip the starting place in a water start, the swimmer may be assisted by a support staff and/ or starting device. The device shall be cleared and deemed safe by the technical official prior to the commencement of the competition. Giving momentum to the swimmer at the start is not permitted. The swimmer shall have part of the body in contact with
the wall until the starting signal is given.IPC 3.1.3.8 To prevent abrasion, one layer of towel, or the like, may be placed on the starting platform.
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SW 4.4
Any swimmer starting before the starting signal has been given, shall be disqualified. If the starting signal sounds before the disqualification is declared, the race shall continue and the swimmer or swimmers shall be disqualified upon the completion of the race. If the disqualification is declared before the starting signal, the signal shall not be given, but the remaining swimmers shall be called back and start again. The Referee repeats the start procedure ending with the long whistle (the second one for backstroke) as per SW 2.1.5.
A Fair Start?
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A Fair Start?
The “rule of thumb” is “If the gun goes, the race goes”
Any swimmer starting (moving forward) before the starting device may be disqualified at the end of the race (SW 4.4)
Any DQ because of a “delay of meet” is at the discretion of the Referee
Any protests about the Start should be directed to the Referee
The Referee has the final decision on all DQs
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Masters Swimming
Some competitors may have difficulty getting on the block. It is appropriate to allow a deck official or timekeeper to assist them and stand beside them so they can steady themselves until the start is given The Starter may also say “relax swimmers” instead of “step down” in an aborted start in such situationsCanadian Masters no longer has two starts, only one start ruleIf an action deliberately delays the start, the Referee will call a DQ for “delay of meet”
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DQ ExceptionsFalse Start Exceptions (SW 2.3.3 See slide 7): Loud noises or camera flashes from other parts of the
building could affect the start If the Starter holds the swimmers for an unreasonable
amount of time while waiting for all swimmers to come down, causing a ragged and unfair start. THEN: The race should be recalled and another start attempted with no DQs assigned
If the Starter errs and starts the race before all swimmers are stationary:
Recall the race and advise the Referee that it was your error There can be NO disqualification in this situation
If the Starter calls back a race, then it is an “Officials Error” and no swimmer shall be disqualified
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Good Habits
Record start time and missing swimmers on heat sheet for each race
If you are working an age group meet with many novice swimmers, be patient as they are just learning the start position
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After the MeetEnsure that the equipment used is secured: Starter’s electronic equipment is shut down Guns and shells are safely put away False start rope secured Clip board is returned to the official’s room
Give the heat sheets for the session just worked to Meet Management, in case any questions arise laterAttend a debriefing with the Referee or Management Committee. Comment on both strengths and areas of improvement for the next sessionCheck the Official’s schedule for the next session that you work
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Discussion
How should a Starter handle the following?
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Situation … 1
Following the command “take your marks”, the swimmers assume a starting position (stationary), and a swimmer begins to move forward before the starting signal: Signal not given –”step swimmers down” ; Referee
has the option to DQ offending swimmer for “delay of meet”. Re-start
Signal given - Race continues and DQ after the race (SW 4.4 See slide 23)
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Situation … 2If a swimmer does not respond to the command “take your marks”: As a starter do not activate the starting signal Instruct the swimmers to step down Discuss with the Referee: Did the swimmer hear the
command, etc.? The Referee may disqualify the swimmer if it is agreed that the swimmer was at fault in not obeying the command.
If disqualified, the DQ’d swimmer’s lane shall remain empty. This would not be a false start but a “delay of meet” call, after which the race reverts to the Referee. (SW 2.3.2)
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SW 2.3.2 The Starter shall report a swimmer to the
Referee for delaying the start, for wilfully
disobeying an order or for any other
misconduct taking place at the start, but only
the Referee may disqualify a swimmer for
such delay, wilful disobedience or
misconduct.
Delaying the Start
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Situation … 3
On starting the race, a swimmer topples from the block before the starting signal is given: The other swimmers are instructed to “step down” The race shall revert to the Referee
The Referee & Starter discuss: Did the swimmer slip because of a slippery block? If there is any doubt, the benefit of that doubt shall go
to the swimmer, and the swimmer shall NOT be DQ’d
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Situation … 4The swimmers come down in a very uneven disorganized manner as they take their marks: Ask the swimmers to “step down”, but this is not a false
start The race should revert to the Referee for another start
attempt
Discuss handovers with the Referee Ragged starts are often caused by a Referee turning a
race over to the Starter before the swimmers are ready. In this situation the Starter may wait until he/ she feels a fair start can be achieved or instruct the swimmers to “step down”
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Situation … 5The swimmer in Lane 6 comes down “too slowly” to his mark and Lane 7 topples into the water: This is a subjective judgment call. There is nothing in the rules
regulating “how fast” a swimmer must take his mark. As long as a swimmer is moving in an attempt to take his mark after the starter’s command, he/ she should not be called for an infraction
Did Lane 7 come down very quickly and could not hold his mark? DQ Lane 7
Was there undue delay in obeying the start command by the swimmer in Lane 6 – thus causing Lane 7 to False Start?
Instruct the swimmers to “step down” and the Referee will decide if Lane 6 should be DQ’d for “delay of meet”
A Starter always has the option to step the swimmers down without declaring a false start if he/ she feels a fair start might be difficult to achieve
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Situation … 6While taking the starting position, the swimmer in Lane 3 doesn’t come to a complete stop, but takes his mark and leaves the block in a continuous motion, as the starting signal is given: The race shall be recalled:
The Starter should have waited until all swimmers were stationary before activating the starting device (SW 4.1 & SW 4.2 See slide 17)
An error by an official (activating the starting signal when swimmers were not stationary). A fault by an official after a fault by a swimmer expunges the fault by the swimmer
The race reverts to the Referee with no disqualification
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Situation … 7
A swimmer leaps onto the blocks:
A) After the Referee signals to the Starter If possible “step swimmers down” & return control to the Referee
B) After the Starter says “take your marks” Whenever possible “step swimmers down” and return control to
the Referee If unable to prevent giving the Start and other swimmers are not
adversely affected, then let it go and DQ late arrival at the conclusion of the race
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Starter - Questionnaire
Questions before we begin?
We will use the questionnaire for the correct answers
Remember…there may be one or more correct answers for each question
20 minutes
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1. The FINA start includes:
a. One start
b. Two start
c. A choice of one or two starts
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2. The FINA start shall be used for:
a. All Canadian meets
b. All International meets
c. All Regional competitions including club, dual, invitational, and championship meets
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3. In SNC sanctioned meets, the starting signal shall be:
a. A starter’s pistolb. An electronically activated devicec. A short whistle blast
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4. Some responsibilities of the Starter are to:
a. Ensure that each race is started fairlyb. Discuss signals between Referee and Starterc. Disqualify swimmers who use illegal stroke techniquesd. Announce swimmers before each racee. Call the swimmers to attention before the race using a whistlef. Ensure the Timekeepers are ready before starting the raceg. Start the race as soon as all the swimmers have taken their mark
and are motionlessh. Disqualify swimmers for delaying the progress of the meet i. Ensure the false start recall rope is dropped when necessaryj. Perform other duties as assigned by the Refereek. Report to the Referee any swimmer for delaying the start, willfully
disobeying an order, or any other misconduct taking place at the start
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5. The Starter shall have control of the swimmers from the time:
a. The Referee turns the race over to him/ herb. The Referee checks that the Judges are readyc. The swimmers take their positions of readiness at
the front of the blocksd. The Referee blows the long, loud whistlee. The Referee gestures to the Starter with a
stretched out arm in the direction of the course
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6. The Referee may not interfere once the Starter has control of the swimmers:
a. Correct
b. Incorrect
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7. At the start, the Starter shall:
a. Hold the pistol at chest height
b. Hold the pistol motionless at arm’s length, in clear view of the Timekeepers
c. Ensure that the strobe light is in clear view of the Timekeepers
d. Ensure that all Timekeepers can see the flash of the pistol
e. Disqualify a swimmer for “delay of meet”
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8. The preparatory command that immediately precedes the starting signal shall be:
a. “Ready”b. “Get set”c. “A vos marques”d. “To your marks”e. “Take your marks”f. “On your marks”
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9. In the event of the malfunction of the starting device OR pistol the Starter shall:
a. Leave the swimmers poised and attempt to repair the malfunction
b. Direct the swimmers to “step down” or “relax” and announce that it is not a false start
c. Call a false start and proceed immediately with another attempt
d. Leave the swimmers poised and reload the pistol
e. In the best interest of the swimmers, ask them to step down until the malfunction is corrected
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10. During the start, the Referee or Starter may:
a. Elect at any time to recall the race and restart it if a fair start has not been achieved
b. Direct swimmers to “step down or “relax” and then re-attempt to start the race without assigning a false start or a disqualification
c. Not recall the race, even if they believe a fair start has not been achieved
d. Disqualify a swimmer who false starts, by directing the swimmers to “step down” or “relax” even though the starting signal has not been given
e. Disqualify at the end of the race, any swimmer who leaves his/ her mark early (jumping the gun)
f. Prior to the starting signal, disqualify any number of swimmers until a fair start has been achieved
g. Not agree on a false start
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11. Whenever swimmers have been asked to step down and relax due to any action or lack of action on the part of the swimmer(s), the control of the race reverts to the Referee:
a. Correct
b. Incorrect
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12. A “False Start” occurs when:
a. A swimmer starts before the starting signal has been given
b. The starting signal misfires
c. There is an official’s error
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13. Authority to call a “False Start” lies with:
a. The Referee
b. The Chief Timekeeper
c. The Stroke Judge and Turn Inspector
d. The Starter
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14. The swimmers are in the water for the start of the:
a. 200m Individual Medley
b. 400m Freestyle
c. 400m Medley Relay
d. 200m Backstroke
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15. For backstroke events, the swimmer:
a. Must be in the water facing down the course
b. Must be in the water facing the starting end
c. Shall hold the wall or starting grip(s) with both hands
d. Must have both feet in contact with the end of the wall
e. Must have toes below the water line
f. May have the toes grip the gutters
g. Must have the feet level on the wall
h. Shall immediately enter the water following the first long whistle from the Referee and assume the starting position without undue delay
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16. For events requiring a dive start, the swimmers:
a. Shall stand behind the blocks until the Referee’s whistle is sounded
b. Shall step onto the starting platform with both feet the same distance from the front and remain stationary
c. On the command, “take your marks”, shall take their position with at least one foot at the front of the starting blocks
d. May use a track start
e. May when using the track start, adjust the back foot position
f. May start from the pool deck when circumstances warrant
g. Shall keep their heels in contact with the starting block while awaiting the start signal, after the preparatory command has been given
h. Are permitted to grasp the starting block with their hands while awaiting the starting signal
i. Must have both feet at the front of the block
j. Shall step onto the starting platform and remain there
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17. The following statements about the Start are true:
a. The Starter may disqualify a swimmer for a false start before the start occurs
b. The Starter may disqualify a swimmer for a false start after the start occurs
c. A disqualification which occurs after a successful start has been achieved is charged to the swimmer at the end of the race
d. Swimmers may be directed to “step down” or “relax” prior to a successful start without a false start or disqualification being assigned
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Useful Internet Sites
www.swimontario.com
www.swimming.ca
www.fina.org
www.swimming.ca/Paraswimming
www.mastersswimmingontario.ca
www.osoa.ca
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Thank you
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